2021 KIA STINGER differential

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
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Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
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Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
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Automatic transmission (shift-by-wire) . . . . . . . . 5-21
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The Eco-coasting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
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All wheel drive (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
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Limited Slip Differential (LSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
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Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA)
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
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Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
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To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . 5-83
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Driving your vehicle
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LIMITED SLIP
DIFFERENTIAL (LSD)
(IF EQUIPPED)
Dynamometer testing
An AWD vehicle must be tested on a
special four wheel chassis
dynamometer.
An AWD vehicle should not be tested
on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll
tester must be used, perform the fol-
lowing procedure:1. Check the tire pressures recom-
mended for your vehicle.
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll
tester for a speedometer test as
shown in the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the front wheels on the tem-
porary free roller as shown in the
illustration.Limited Slip Differential (LSD) refers
to a system equipped with a mecha-
nism that controls the differential
functions of the wheels in the Rear-
Differential. It allows for an enhance-
ment in handling performance during
turning.
Never run wheels with one of them
lifted by the jack. It is extremely dan-
gerous for a vehicle equipped with
Limited Slip Differential.
Be sure to inject oil for exclusive use
of LSD when replacing Rear
Differential (for LSD) Oil.
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NOTICE
There could be slight noises coming
from friction plates inside LSD
when the LSD-equipped vehicle is
turning around, but it is a normal
sound in the process of LSD opera-
tion and the noises don’t indicate
vehicle failure.
Oil change is highly recommended in
case that the sound becomes louder.
WARNING
Keep away from the front of the
vehicle while the vehicle is in
gear on the dynamometer. The
vehicle can jump forward and
cause serious injury or death.
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Maintenance
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Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,00061218243036424854606672788490
Km×1,000102030405060708090100110120130140150
Suspension mounting boltsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Propeller shaftIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust pipe and mufflerIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Intercooler, in/out hose,
air intake hoseTheta II 2.0L T-GDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Lambda II PE 3.3L
T- G D IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Cooling system---I-I-I-I-I-I-
Automatic transmission fluidNo check, No service required
Differential oil (rear) *5, *6Without LSD-----I-----I---
With LSD-----R-----R---
Differential oil (front) (AWD) *5-----I-----I---
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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5: Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
*6: When replacing differential oil with LSD, use only specified LSD oil.

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Maintenance
Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)
in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis-
tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-
spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weatherE - Driving in heavy dust condition
F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Differential oil (rear)
Without LSDREvery 72,000 miles (120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
With LSDREvery 36,000 miles (60,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Differential oil (front) (AWD)REvery 72,000 miles (120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E, G
Propeller shaftIMore frequentlyC, E

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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Lubricant VolumeClassification
Rear differential oil (without LSD)
(Theta II 2.0L T-GDI) *41.27 US qt. (1.2 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK SYN GEAR OIL 75W85)
Rear differential oil (without LSD)
(Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI) *41.37 US qt. (1.3 l)
Rear differential oil (with LSD)
(Theta II 2.0L T-GDI) *4*51.37 US qt. (1.3 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK JL SYN LSD GEAR OIL 75W85 PLUS)
Rear differential oil (with LSD)
(Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI) *4*51.48 US qt. (1.4 l)
Front differential oil (AWD) *40.74 US qt. (0.7 l)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 SAE 75W/85
(SK HK SYN GEAR OIL 75W85)
Transfer oil
(AWD)Gear/ Clutch0.60 US qt. (0.57 l)
SHELL TF 0870B
Actuator0.26 US qt. (0.25 l)
FuelGasoline Engine63.36 US qt. (60 l)Refer to Fuel requirements in chapter 1
*1: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2: Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
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3: If the ACEA A5/B5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API Latest, ILSAC Latest.
*4: Regardless of oil change intervals, replace oil immediately if Rear-Differential or Front-Differential is submerged.
*5: Be sure to inject oil for exclusive use of LSD when replacing Rear Differential (for LSD) Oil.

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Index
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Non-Powered liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Power liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Back-up lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-88
Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Glove box lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . 7-92
Headlamp (LED type) replacement
(Headlamp Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-82
Headlamp (Low/High beam) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-83
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb
replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-90
License plate lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-90
Light bulb position (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
Light bulb position (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
Light bulb position (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
Luggage room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . 7-92
Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-91
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-82
Rear side marker (LED type) bulb replacement . . . 7-86
Rear turn signal lamp (bulb type) bulb replacement . 7-86
Rear turn signal lamp (LED type) bulb
replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86Room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-91
Side marker bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) . 7-82
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-90
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-85
Vanity mirror lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-91
Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Check headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
Headlight leveling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
High Beam Assist (HBA) system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
High beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Luggage volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
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